Barracuda Baits Tournament Series 4.75" inch Tarantula Craw Soft Plastic Bait
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Barracuda Baits Tournament Series 4.75" inch Tarantula Craw Soft Plastic Bait
On-the-water overview (demo copy)
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Specs & build (demo copy)
Specs & build (demo copy)
Care & storage (demo copy)
Care & storage (demo copy)
Best ways to fish it (demo)
Swim Jig Trailer
Shallow grass, slow roll
Texas Rig
Pitching to cover
Ball Jig Head
Dragging sand or rock
Split Shot
Natural subtle glides
How, where, and why it excels
Arky / Flipping Jig Trailer (3/8–3/4 oz)
When & where: Laydowns, docks, grass edges; stain or current.
How: Short, accurate pitches; pendulum beside cover; shake on bottom to posture the claws up.
Why: Bulky body adds presence without helicoptering when properly trimmed (see Trim & Mods).
Football Jig Trailer (1/2–3/4 oz)
When & where: Rock points, humps, and transition seams.
How: Long pulls with 6–12" drags; pause on crowns; many bites on the settle as claws hover defensively.
Why: Large claws tick on the pull and hold posture at rest—great for spots and smallmouth.
Carolina Rig (1/2–1 oz)
When & where: Offshore gravel bars, points, and hard/soft transitions.
How: 18–24" leader; slow pull‑pause; feed a little slack so the bait “floats” and settles naturally.
Why: Covers water with a big craw signal; excels when fish roam edges.
Punching Rig / Heavy Texas (1/2–1 oz)
When & where: Sparse to moderate mats, hyacinth/cheese, thick reeds.
How: Streamlined head; peg the weight; short controlled shakes once it breaks through; let it fall again.
Why: Big profile + multiple appendages displace water and get noticed in heavy cover; trims clean for penetration.
Hook: 4/0–5/0 straight‑shank or EWG with keeper.
Texas Rig (1/4–3/8 oz) — pegged or unpegged
When & where: Wood, grass clumps, docks; anytime you need weedless contact.
How: For more glide, fish it unpegged (weight slides) and let it fall on semi‑slack; short pitches and shakes.
Why: Unpegged Texas mimics that Free‑Rig‑style glide & pendulum without a dedicated sinker.
Trim & Mods (quick hits)
- Rib trim: Remove 1–2 ribs from the head to speed the fall through mats/grass.
- Claw taper: Slight taper tightens the kick in cold water and prevents helicoptering on jigs.
- Slim for mats: Clip or shorten outer feelers for easier penetration when punching heavy cover.
- Scent/lock: Gel scent + tiny dot of super glue at the keeper extends life and confidence.
Dial it in
- Clear (6–10+ ft): Baby Bass (natural green over pearl belly on rock/grass edges), Blue Craw (blue/olive cues over rock).
- Stained (2–6 ft): Green Pumpkin w/ Black Flake (everyday natural), Green Pumpkin w/ Gold Flake (sun/grass—subtle flash draws distance).
- Dirty (<2 ft) / Low light: Texas Mud Bug (dark GP/brown silhouette), Red Bug for added color pop around rock and during pre‑spawn windows.
Qwik Color recommendations
- Baby Bass: Clear water; docks/grass edges; natural forage cue that still reads as a craw.
- Blue Craw: Rock/transition lakes with blue highlights; smallmouth‑friendly.
- Green Pumpkin w/ Black Flake: Do‑everything natural for wood/rock and pressured water.
- Green Pumpkin w/ Gold Flake: Sunny conditions over grass or gravel; subtle flash helps from a distance.
- Red Bug: Overcast or pre‑spawn on rock; a little red cue for reaction.
- Texas Mud Bug: Versatile dark GP/brown for stain, current, and mixed cover; strong silhouette.
Specs & Build
- Length: 4.75" (120.7 mm)
- Profile: Large craw/creature with prominent claws and multiple appendages; aggressive flap on the fall, defensive posture at rest
- Material: Plastisol soft plastic
- Species: Bass (LM/SM/Spots); also catches the occasional walleye on football/C‑rig
- Best Pairings: Arky/Flipping Jig Trailer (3/8–3/4), Football Jig Trailer (1/2–3/4), Carolina Rig (1/2–1), Punching/Heavy Texas (1/2–1), Texas Rig (1/4–3/8, pegged or unpegged).
- Availability: Ships in 1–3 days from San Antonio, TX. Some orders may ship from Cedar Falls, IA.
Care & Storage
Store flat in the original bag. Separate darks/lights to avoid dye bleed. Bagged (no clamshell). Compatible with most gel scents.
Plastics Recycling
Don't toss torn baits, recycle or dispose of properly. Learn more here: Soft Plastics Recycling.
Proof & Community
On‑the‑Water Notes
- Mats & reeds: Punch and let it re‑fall; many bites on the second drop in the hole.
- Rock points & transitions: Football jig with long drags and pauses—strikes on the settle as claws hover.
- Edges/wood: Flipping jig or Texas; short pitches to shade lines; shake to flare claws in place.
Q&A
Q: Why pick a 4.75″ Tarantula Craw over a beaver or compact craw?
A: The Tarantula’s larger profile and multi‑appendage flap create more displacement and visibility, calling fish from cover. Trim it down or taper the claws when you need a cleaner fall or colder‑water profile.
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